Garden Hotel

We decided to stay in this hotel as it appeared to be midpoint between the Catania airport and where we had to be the next day. Navigating the unfamiliar road at night was a challenge, but once we finally made it to the hotel, it was a welcome sight. A wedding was going on and that gave a joyous atmosphere, not disturbing at all. Rooms were clean, furniture modern but not out of step with the grande-dame appearance of corridors and staircases. Great breakfast in a beautiful room, amazing pool area, incredible views from rooftop terraces. Only complaint was that bed was very very hard, but at that point, so tired, could have slept on a bed of nails.

I had an early morning flight out of Catania and the Garden's price was reasonable and it was said to be close to Catania's airport. The hotel is actually at least 20 km distant from the sirport, located north of Catania in a suburb. When I got there I was told that the advertised ariport shuttle service was not available and that I would have to take a taxi which the clerk would arrange with a cab company. At the airport the taxi driver demanded three times the fare the hotel clerk had quoted to me the night before. Since they got me to the airport only forty minutes before my flight left I had to pay up or miss my flight . I had asked for an earlier departure but was told by the clerk that was not possible. You have to eat at the hotel's restaurant unless you have a car-it is good but pricy. The room was old but comfortable. I won't stay here again..

Anexcellent hotel as a touring base for EASTERNSICILY . Anything we asked for was accommodated . Quiet in early June and no evening bar outside the restaurant, . Mainly aimed at Sicilian business clients or local events but worked hard to m ake us welcome.

Have stayed here many times - always a good experience.